used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The "Golden Butterflies" crept about quite broken-hearted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE SENTENCE had been pronounced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
for the reason that
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE SENTENCE had been pronounced.
broken-hearted
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From this reading The "Golden Butterflies" crept about quite broken-hearted.
ButterfliesnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading The "Golden Butterflies" crept about quite broken-hearted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
court-martialnounUS /ˈkɔːrtmɑːrʃəl/
a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The "Golden Butterflies" crept about quite broken-hearted.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The "Golden Butterflies" crept about quite broken-hearted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE SENTENCE had been pronounced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
ill-treatmentnoun
cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
the sound of laughing
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE SENTENCE had been pronounced.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
Nissew
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From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
Non-Commissioned
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From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE SENTENCE had been pronounced.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE SENTENCE had been pronounced.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
orderlies
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From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE SENTENCE had been pronounced.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The "Golden Butterflies" crept about quite broken-hearted.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
only a very short time before
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading AN OFFER OF MARRIAGE SENTENCE had been pronounced.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
supervisingnounUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzɪŋ/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
Warnow
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From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Non-Commissioned Officer von Nissew received eighteen months' imprisonment and at the same time he was reduced to the ranks; four other non-commissioned officers of the company received six months'.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A few days later the court-martial sentenced Captain von Warnow to four weeks' imprisonment in a fortress, because, by not properly supervising his non-commissioned officers he had contributed to the ill-treatment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was no laughter or merriment in the Casino now; they scarcely ventured, indeed, to give orders to the orderlies, for what must they think of their superiors?
